TED: A new approach to defending the human rights of migrants | Itamar Mann

The video discusses the impact of the Tunisian revolution on migrants seeking democracy and dignity. It highlights the European Court of Human Rights' decisions on asylum seekers and the challenges posed by militarized borders. A 2017 case illustrates the dangers faced by migrants in the Mediterranean. The role of civil society and strategic litigation in addressing human rights violations is emphasized, with a focus on redefining future human rights lawyering.

What was the main aspiration of the migrants who crossed the Mediterranean, as mentioned in the introduction?

• To find employment opportunities

• To reunite with family members

• To escape from natural disasters

• To seek democracy and a dignified life

What was the European Court of Human Rights' initial decision regarding asylum seekers in 2012?

• To allow Italy to turn back asylum seekers

• To provide financial aid to asylum seekers

• To prevent Italy from returning asylum seekers to Libya without a hearing

• To increase border security measures

How did some European governments attempt to avoid their human rights obligations?

• By providing asylum seekers with legal aid

• By negotiating with other countries for resettlement

• By relying on Libyan militias

• By increasing their own border patrols

What was the outcome of the confrontation between the European and Libyan vessels in November 2017?

• All asylum seekers were safely rescued

• The European vessel was attacked

• The Libyan vessel was detained

• 20 asylum seekers drowned

What role did civil society volunteers play in the November 2017 incident?

• They negotiated with the Libyan forces

• They documented the events and intervened physically

• They provided legal assistance to the asylum seekers

• They organized protests in Europe

What is the 'human rights encounter' as described in the final section?

• A conference on international human rights law

• A moment when legal commitments to human rights are tested

• A meeting between government officials and asylum seekers

• A protest against human rights violations

What is the broader goal of the Global Legal Action Network's strategic litigation?

• To redefine human rights lawyering and global cooperation

• To establish new international courts

• To focus solely on corrupt leaders

• To increase funding for human rights organizations